BD69: The Owner Operator Chronicles

Well in an effort to get this thread back to page @ rather then the obituary page I will state this observation...... Running down the road at any speed I have noticed reefers will pass me. BUT when I park in the afternoon at a truck stop with tons of open parking not even requiring them to back in they will park next to me. Just an observation.

 

The herd mentality. Best example: about 15 years ago i was the only truck parked in a 20 acre lot. Am hour later another truck showed up and proceeded to tear a 20 foot hole in the side of my trailer trying to back in next to me. 20 freaking acres and he just had to be beside me.

 

I've been off (again) since the 10th. Thought I was going back out early last week, but decided not to.

After feeling like crap, eating like crap, a lot of weight gain since I went back on the road 3 years ago, higher blood pressure levels, despite being on a high b.p. med dosage, I decided I had to hit the reset button as far as my health goes.

That's what I'm doing. The doctor prescribed a new b.p.med, along with changing my diet, cutting way down on the sodium, etc, I've managed to drop 17lbs in the past 2 weeks.

In addition, my blood pressure has moderated to an average of 123/73 during this time.

I did this with success 5 years ago, so I know how to do it. Sticking with it over the long haul is obviously the key.

Pushing 61 now doesn't make it any easier either. But I'm determined.

 

Btw, as far as my post is concerned, I'm fine. Just needed to flip the switch. I aready feel so much better in just 2 weeks

 

Congrats on the weight loss!

 

Good deal! Keep it up. You will feel,so much better.

Changing diet is one of the hardest things to do.

Funny, had a coworker say something about my eating habits. I put him to a challenge. For two weeks, no soda, no sugar in coffee. On the sweet tea, we compromised at a 50/50 mix. At three weeks, he was still doing this. Then he had a soda. About killed him. Been off them for a few years now, lost like 25 lbs with out trying.

 

I'm probably the guy you are referring too. I only park next to guys who look like they have their #### together. I assume the lot will be full at some point and by parking next to you I have reduced my chances of losing my hood by 50%. Sorry neighbor. It's just a numbers game. Lol.

 

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